[Dementia in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis].
New clinical findings suggest a connection between Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD). The two diseases are often seen simultaneously, which complicates the course of the disease for the ALS-patient and the relatives. This paper illustrates this problem and describes a way to monitor the ALS-patient's cognitive and personal changes in an effort to improve his or her rehabilitation and palliation.
Gredal
Ole
O
RehabiliteringsCenter for Muskelsvind, Bernstorffsvej 20, DK-2900 Hellerup. gredal@dadlnet.dk
Nielsen
Karin
K
Tarp
Troels
T
Ehrenfels
Susanne
S
D000690:Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000628:therapy; D003072:Cognition Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D003704:Dementia / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D010166:Palliative Care; D015996:Survival Rate